Dogs who don’t like being alone
Someone is home in the evening and overnight, so long nights on their own aren’t part of your trip.
Overnight house sitting · Essendon
An overnight house sitter for your pets, from $80 a night
When you’re away overnight, I stay at your place and keep life at home running as usual. Your pets keep their own beds, their own routine and some company in the evenings, and your home doesn’t sit empty.

I will stay at your home to take care of your pets and also things around the house as well, including taking the bins out and then bringing them back in again, watering the plants or garden etc and more. I’ll also send some photos and keep you updated on how your pets are doing. This also includes dog walking as well.
Jodie, on house sittingIt’s the same care as a home visit, with far more time. Mornings and evenings run to your pets’ usual timetable, dogs get their walks, and the jobs around the house get done while you’re away.
Some pets cope well with a visit or two a day. Others are happier with someone home at night, especially dogs who don’t like being alone, older pets or pets on medication, and homes with more than one animal. House sitting covers the whole day, so nothing is squeezed into a short visit.
Who it suits
Someone is home in the evening and overnight, so long nights on their own aren’t part of your trip.
Dogs, cats and other pets in the same house all keep their own routines, without juggling separate visits.
Your home looks lived-in, the bins go out on the right night and the garden gets watered.
Prices
House sitting starts from $80 a night, with a 10% discount on bookings of 10 nights or more. Public holidays add $20 per service.
Prices in Australian dollars. Prices depend on the service, time, and number of pets, so treat these as a guide. Try the pricing estimator or ask Jodie for a quote.
Questions
I stay at your home to take care of your pets and things around the house, including taking the bins out and bringing them back in, and watering the plants or garden. I’ll send photos and keep you updated on how your pets are doing. Dog walking is included too.
House sitting starts from $80 a night. Bookings of 10 nights or more get a 10% discount, and public holidays add $20 per service. Prices depend on the service, time, and number of pets, so ask for a quote before you book.
It means I stay at your place while you’re away, keeping your pets comfy in their own space. They’ll get cuddles, food, playtime, and all the care they need—plus your home won’t feel empty.
Nope — all of our services are in your pet’s home. We believe pets are happiest in their own space, surrounded by familiar smells, toys, and comfy spots. That way, they can stick to their usual routine while we bring the love, cuddles, and care to them.
We don’t usually supply pet food as part of our standard pet sitting service, as most pets do best staying on the food they’re already familiar with. Keeping your pet on their regular diet helps avoid digestive upsets and ensures consistency while you’re away.
Life happens — we get it! Because it’s just me providing the care, my schedule fills up quickly. If you need to cancel and give me more than 24 hours’ notice, there’s no charge at all. But if you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, the full fee will still apply. This is simply because I’ve reserved that time just for you and your pet, and I won’t be able to rebook it on short notice.
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Areas
Need house sitters in Melbourne who also love pets? With house and pet sitting I stay overnight at your place from $80 a night, so your pets have company, your home looks lived in, and dog walks are included.
I cover a 5 km radius around Essendon in Melbourne’s inner north-west. Choose your suburb for local notes, walking routes and answers to common questions, or check whether your suburb is covered. Have a mix of pets? See all my pet sitting services in Melbourne.
Holidays and weekends fill up fast, so booking early is the safest bet. Every booking starts with a free meet and greet.
jodieh1@outlook.com.au